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Is calm in the #RedSea sustainable, or just a pause before the next escalation? @YEryani from @SanaaCenter explains why #Houthi de-escalation is fragile, what could trigger renewed attacks, and how regional actors are recalibrating their #Yemen strategies
https://t.co/uaPCplus9J
“#PoliticalIslam does not seek power through violence, but through the democratic process.”
Dr. Youssef Chiheb breaks down the real Islamist threat facing #France and the Maghreb—and why understanding it requires more than security measures.
https://t.co/u6GEIu0Ftr
A ceasefire in Gaza hasn’t brought real peace. As attention stays on Gaza, tensions on the West Bank are rising fast—fuelled by settlement expansion, repression, and political brinkmanship. Why a new eruption of violence may be inevitable
@RobertCzulda
https://t.co/HGUylJWvra
#IslamismeRadical plus qu’un #terrorisme un projet idéologique qui infiltre nos sphères sociales, culturelles et institutionnelles. Notre nouveau policy paper appelle à une réponse globale : juridique, sociale, sécuritaire et idéologique
Par @NidalShoukeir
https://t.co/5ORGKwCJ7t
The Middle East is entering a new era. From the fall of Assad to Iran’s setback and #Türkiye’s growing role in #Syria, a shifting power balance is fueling fresh competition between Ankara and Tel Aviv.
https://t.co/NJK2idW8t0
Behind every discussion about the hijab lies a larger story about power, identity, and the silencing of women’s choices. It explores how the meaning of the hijab has been reshaped by religion, society, and ideology—often at the expense of the woman herself
https://t.co/LtYVMoNIzx
#Iran returns to the global spotlight at the #UN as sanctions snap back, protests surge in #NewYork, and calls for democratic change grow louder. A deep dive into the regime’s mounting pressures—and the hope driving Iran’s resistance.
https://t.co/1paY6lW3U0
#Khamenei’s “untouchable” image is cracking. Protests, regional losses, and a growing resistance are pushing Iran toward a turning point.
https://t.co/MHGCq7t8SU
This morning talked at @TVPWorld_com about the leaked #US-#Russia peace plan, that I’d rather qualify as ideas, and why it is conflicting with the #EU and #Ukraine’s interests.
Full interview ➡️ https://t.co/6gUPcZQlTA
#Iran’s escalating water crisis is not just an environmental disaster — it is a gendered humanitarian emergency. As water scarcity deepens across the country, #women and girls are bearing the heaviest burden: from health risks and domestic violence
https://t.co/AlQqzRrSA9
How does a country with deep historical experience of emigration respond when the migration tide suddenly reverses? #Poland’s evolving stance on borders, integration, and national security highlights a broader European struggle.
By @aw_jaglenski
https://t.co/rQFvd1vDYx
#Iran is witnessing decisive historic moments today, as internal tensions escalate and waves of popular protests continue to unfold — protests that reflect overwhelming anger against a tyrannical regime.
https://t.co/VWReihO2Tf
In this piece, Riyad Darrar argues for a civil, democratic state rooted in freedom, plurality, and human dignity—one that protects belief without imposing it, and draws from Islamic principles without claiming a religious monopoly
In the wake of the #ArabSpring, profound questions persist about the nature of the state, the role of #Sharia, and the meaning of citizenship.
https://t.co/MUYbyaIaiU
Why does #secularism evoke suspicion and rejection in much of the Arab world?
This article explores how three forces—authoritarian regimes, extreme secularist elites, and #politicalIslam movements—each distorted the concept for their own interests.
https://t.co/pH3RiBIraB
Our president @denkolesnyk told @le_Parisien that if peace holds between #Israel & #Hamas, one less conflict would occupy the #US, freeing more focus for #Ukraine. But, he noted, “Trump has no magic wand — ending the war depends on Moscow, not Washington.”
https://t.co/Wjssk3Lr28
In less than a year, U.S.–India relations have shifted from warm promises to one of the most serious diplomatic rifts in decades. After steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, India has turned toward new strategic horizons — deepening ties with Russia, reopening channels with China, and testing the strength of Western partnerships
#USA #India
https://t.co/0LKhXYJFOk
#Russia has officially become the first country to recognize the #Taliban government in #Afghanistan — a move that signals a major geopolitical shift with far-reaching consequences. From Moscow’s ambitions to challenge U.S. influence to the risks of legitimizing an oppressive regime, this development raises urgent political, security, and humanitarian questions. Read the full analysis below.
https://t.co/gPjkhx67fl